George Strait to tour Rockport storm damage with governor

Along Rockport's Heritage District, many business owners did not have insurance because the expense was too high. In the month following Hurricane Harvey, the businesses will decide what the future holds.
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Country music legend George Strait will be in Rockport on Thursday to tour damage from Hurricane Harvey.

The singer-songwriter known as the "King of Country" will join Gov. Greg Abbott in the storm-ravaged town to meet Texans affected by Harvey. They will be at the ACE Hardware Store at 2631 State Hwy. 35.

Hurricane Harvey was a Category 4 storm when it rumbled ashore in the Coastal Bend on Aug. 25. Its 130 mph winds leveled homes, businesses and schools throughout Aransas County.

Officials said Abbott and Strait, who also is a member of the South Texas Music Walk of Fame, also are expected to meet with local officials to outline plans for recovery and funding.

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Gov. Greg Abbott extended the deadline for the city of Corpus Christi to set its ad valorem tax rates. Here, he talks to the media after visiting the Coastal Bend after Hurricane Harvey destroyed several homes Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Corpus Christi.(Photo: Gabe Hernandez/Caller-Times)